Harford County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public's help in an Edgewood stabbing investigation.

Deputies were called to the hospital about 7:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of a victim suffering a stab wound.

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Detectives believe the victim, identified as Joseph Andrew Nelson, 24, of Baltimore, was walking on Grempler Way when he was suddenly stabbed. The victim said that he ran from the area to Brookside Drive where he was picked up by friends and driven to Upper Chesapeake Hospital, authorities said.

The victim was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital later that night.

Officials said at this time, limited information about the attacker is known.

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call Detective Maddox at 443-409-3551. Tipsters can submit anonymously online, call Harford Crime Solvers at 888-540-8477, or text CRIMES (274637) to Metro Crime Stoppers by beginning the message MCS, then adding the information.

Information provided that leads to the arrest and indictment of the individuals responsible for the crime may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.